Roof lantern upstands in Slough
Need a roof lantern upstand in Slough? Send your postcode and lantern size and we will quote a fixed price in writing, with delivery to SL1 or fitting where we have cover.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Slough
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Slough projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
On the shortest day Slough gets about 7h 49m of daylight, with the sun only 15.1° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Level and square for a correct fit
- Ordered with your lantern if you wish
- Lifts the lantern clear of the roof finish
Delivery and fitting in Slough
Your quote includes delivery to Slough at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Fitting in Slough can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to SL1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Slough
Guide prices for an insulated upstand on its own, by lantern size, including VAT:
| Lantern kerb size | Perimeter | Insulated upstand, guide |
|---|---|---|
| 1200 × 1200 mm | 4.8 m | £245£204 ex VAT |
| 1000 × 1500 mm | 5.0 m | £245£204 ex VAT |
| 1500 × 2500 mm | 8.0 m | £345£288 ex VAT |
| 1500 × 3000 mm | 9.0 m | £345£288 ex VAT |
Guide prices include VAT at 20%, upstand only, supply only. Upstands are made to match the lantern's external size; your fixed price is confirmed in writing before you order.
Planning and building regulations for Slough
In England, building regulations energy guidance sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new and replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured horizontally.
Planning-wise, a lantern on a new extension is judged as part of that extension, while one added to an existing roof can fall outside permitted development if it stands more than 150 mm proud.
Building regulations in Slough are checked by your local authority building control team or a registered building control approver. Replacing a rooflight in an existing home is building work. Installers registered with a competent person scheme can self-certify; otherwise building control must be involved.
Sources: Approved Document L, GOV.UK · Planning Portal
Questions from Slough
Do I need an upstand for a roof lantern?
Yes. Lanterns are designed to sit on an upstand, never directly on the roof deck.
Can I order a lantern before the upstand is built?
Yes, if you build the upstand to the lantern's stated external size. Many people order the lantern and upstand together so they match.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Slough?
Your local authority building control team or a registered building control approver. For a lantern in a new extension it forms part of the extension's approval; replacements in existing homes have their own rules.
Do you deliver roof lanterns to Slough?
Yes. Delivery to Slough (SL1) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.